Seven people were shot after a gunman opened fire with a AR-15 assault rifle at a hospital center in New York City Friday afternoon.According to ABC7NY, gunfire was reported at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center around 3 p.m. local time. At least six people were injured in the shooting. Police say five of the injured were seriously wounded, and one had a gunshot wound to the leg.The New York Times is reporting that three doctors were shot during the incident.The suspected gunman was confirmed dead by the New York Police Department around 4 p.m. Authorities went on to say that the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found next to a female victim, who was said to be a doctor at the hospital.Authorities identified the suspect as a former employee of the hospital named Dr. Henry Bello. Police Commissioner James O'Neill said the shooter apparently tried to set himself on fire before turning the gun on himself.Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at a news conference Friday, saying Bello entered the hospital with the rifle concealed in his lab coat.According to New York State Education Department records, Bello had a limited permit to practice medicine.Records show he was allowed to practice as an international medical graduate to gain experience in order to be licensed. The permit was issued on July 1, 2014, and expired last year on the same day.Law enforcement officials say Bello was allowed to resign in 2015 amid sexual harassment allegations.The Associated Press has contributed to this report.

NEW YORK —

Seven people were shot after a gunman opened fire with a AR-15 assault rifle at a hospital center in New York City Friday afternoon.

According to ABC7NY, gunfire was reported at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center around 3 p.m. local time.

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At least six people were injured in the shooting. Police say five of the injured were seriously wounded, and one had a gunshot wound to the leg.

The New York Times is reporting that three doctors were shot during the incident.

The suspected gunman was confirmed dead by the New York Police Department around 4 p.m. Authorities went on to say that the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found next to a female victim, who was said to be a doctor at the hospital.

Authorities identified the suspect as a former employee of the hospital named Dr. Henry Bello. Police Commissioner James O'Neill said the shooter apparently tried to set himself on fire before turning the gun on himself.

Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at a news conference Friday, saying Bello entered the hospital with the rifle concealed in his lab coat.

According to New York State Education Department records, Bello had a limited permit to practice medicine.

Records show he was allowed to practice as an international medical graduate to gain experience in order to be licensed. The permit was issued on July 1, 2014, and expired last year on the same day.